Aural Sculpture reached #14 on the U.K. album charts in 1984, with Tracks 2,3, and 4 all placing in the singles charts.

Allmusic gave this release from The Stranglers 4 stars:

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....there is a real majesty to some of these pop compositions, notably Burnel's devastating "North Winds." The hit single "Skin Deep" is excellent, if a little self-important. Other cuts, like the infectious "Uptown" and "Mad Hatter," reveal the eternally grim Stranglers to be in a playful mood. Not quite what everyone expected, but a great album nevertheless.